Sewer drain art
(Thanks to Life in Israel) In Tel Aviv, artists literally brighten up the streets by painting pictures on manhole covers. It opens up a “hole” new world of art.
Depeche Mode to return
The concert is expected to form part of their 2013 world tour. May is the target date, with HaYarkon Park the venue. The UK’s monsters of synth pop last performed here in 2009.
Lord of the Dance 2013
January will see 15 performances of the exciting Irish tap dancing troupe in Haifa, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
A late birthday present
For those that missed King David’s 3052nd birthday in June, I’m forwarding his request to publicise the video of his Tel Aviv street party - in the spirit the recent festive Simchat Torah celebrations. Thanks to the King David Museum.
There’s still time to party
Temperatures in Tel Aviv are currently in the upper twenties (centigrade) so there is still time to enjoy the top beaches in the world. Gordon beach features at number 4 on this travel site’s list.
Environmental award for cycle trail
The 42 km bike trail around the Israeli city of Be’er-Sheva has won a special prize in the annual ECO-Awards run by the European Ramblers’ Association.
Tel Aviv joins Charter of Brussels
Not to be outdone, the White City has officially joined the European Cyclists' Federation cycling promotion program, also known as the Charter of Brussels. Over 60 major cities in Europe, all have pledged to promote cycling both through legislating and by creating the proper infrastructure.
Israel qualifies for lacrosse world championships
(Thanks to Israel21c) Israel assembled a lacrosse team just two weeks before the European championships. Israel’s eighth position earned it membership in the Federation of International Lacrosse — and a place in the 2014 World Lacrosse Championship, in Denver.
Six-nil
Israel had its first win in the 2014 World Cup soccer qualifying competition. Tomer Hemed scored a hat-trick in an emphatic 6-0 victory over Luxembourg, which may signify a turnaround in the team’s fortunes.
On your bikes
(Thanks to Israel21c) Sovev Turki Elite on Sep 25 is Israel’s largest cycling event with 30,000 cyclists and over 100,000 spectators. The longest route for experienced cyclists covers 43km around Tel Aviv with shorter routes for active families, beginners and roller-blades. The Ayalon freeway becomes a cycle track.